Job: Principal Research Analyst - Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Mgmt

Jobing Description

Description

Job Title Principal Research Analyst - Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Mgmt

Location Boston, MA, US

Company Description

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the valuable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,800 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,300 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 80 countries.

Job Description

This role may be based anywhere in the US or EMEA.

* Broad supply chain coverage and support for sourcing and procurement
* Drive research on best practices in end to end supply chain, specifically focused on sourcing and procurement, and the associated enabling technologies
* Responsible for developing and writing in-depth reports that demonstrate a mastery of best practices and strategies to guide user decision-making in supply chain sourcing and procurement strategy and execution
* Responsible for ongoing publication of research notes that are topical, based on case studies or follow on from research reports to generate client readership and interaction
* Demonstrate expertise through development of presentations and client interaction covering specific trends and best practices.
* Conduct ongoing interaction with clients and prospects across supply chain industries (including meetings, conference calls, strategy sessions and formal presentations).
* Prepare and deliver presentations at client briefings. Collaborate across research groups to ensure presentations and messages comprehensively represent best practices.
* Support the Gartner sales team in closing deals through proof of capability.

Job Requirements

*
5+ years of experience in supply chain sourcing and procurement or related sectors. Strong sourcing and procurement background is required, but other functional experience could include planning, inventory management, maintenance, service and logistics

* Deep understanding of the end-to-end supply chain sourcing and procurement, and ability to link best practices, business strategies, goals & metrics to client s business strategies.
* Ability to interact at all levels of an organization on supply chain, sourcing and procurement, and business issues.
* Ability to represent and defend analysis in client interactions.
* Excellent writing and presentation skills. Written work must be concise and persuasive.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be able to travel a couple of days a month and attend 2 Gartner conferences per year.
* Bachelor s degree.

Additional Details

Gartner is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to the value of workforce diversity.

true
true

Skills

Skill Minimum Level Maximum Level Desirability
No results found.